The Met Dining Room

4.5

3136 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Apr 1, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

The Dining Room is an elevated cuisine experience that overlooks Central Park, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. We locally source our ingredients from farms within a 150-mile radius of The Met. Entrance to the Museum and The Met Dining Room requires a ticket or Membership card. Window seats can be requested but are not guaranteed.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:30 am–3:15 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–7:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 570-3975
Website
https://racafes.compass-usa.com/MetStaffCafe/Documents/MetDiningRoom-Lunch%2BDinner.pdf
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Treat your family & friends to a truly exclusive private dining experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whether it’s a business meeting, engagement party, graduation, or milestone occasion, The Met offers unparalleled attention to detail. Private Party Contact: Jennifer Day (347) 683-1204

Location
1000 5th Avenue in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY 10028
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
82nd st.
Parking details
The Museum garage, located at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parking discounts apply to Museum Members only. To receive a discount, Museum Members must have their tickets validated at the Uris Center for Education Membership/Visitor Information Desk. For more information, please call (212) 879-5500.
Public transit
Subway: 4, 5 or 6 train at 86th Street & Lexington.Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M86 or M79 bus at Fifth Avenue. See www.metmuseum.org for detailed directions.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sargent & Paris: A Night of Art & Cuisine
$148.50 - $165.00 per person
Prepaid
May 2, 2025 only
Multiple times
You are cordially invited to a one-night-only, four-course prix fixe dinner inspired by Sargent and Paris, a major new exhibition at The Met. This special meal celebrates the bold ambition of American artist John Singer Sargent to evoke the spirit of Paris during his early years in the French capital. The evening promises to be an unforgettable experience of art and food, bringing you closer to Sargent’s Paris in ways that only The Met can. Presented by Restaurant Associates

Popular dishes

Butternut Squash Soup
Sourdough Crouton, Toasted Pepitas, Crème Fraîche
Citrus Salad
Stracciatella, Italian Olives, Candied Pistachio, Citrus Vinaigrette
Pumpkin Risotto
Pumpkin Seed, Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese
Mushroom Tart
Buttered Leeks, Taleggio, Marjoram
Lumache
Cacio e Pepe, Pink Peppercorn, Pecorino Romano
Truffle Arancini
Comte Cheese, Mache Salad

Main Course

Crab Cakes
Jumbo Lump Crab, Carrot Slaw, Grainy Mustard
Black Bass
Parsnip, Beluga Lentils, Mussels, Bouillabaisse
Creste di Gallo
Lobster, Calabrian Chili, Basil, Meyer Lemon
Little Gem
Cucumber, Beet, Honeycrisp Apple, Candied Walnut, Buttermilk Ranch (Choice of Grilled Chicken or Roasted Salmon)
The Met Burger
Gruyere Cheese, Yellow Tomato, Smoked Onion Aioli, Fries
Moules Frites
Prince Edward Island Mussels, Fine Herbs, Chipperbec Fries
Honey Glazed Duck Breast
Turnip, Grape Mostarda, Duck Jus
Chicken Milanese
Wild Arugula, Vine Cherry Tomato, Fennel, Piave Vecchio, Verjus Vinaigrette

Plancha

Simply Served With Sauteed Spinach & Olive Oil

Icelandic Salmon
Cauliflower Steak & Maitake Mushrooms

Simply Raw

Yellowfin Tuna
Avocado, Radish, White Ponzu, Fresh Wasabi
Hamachi Crudo
Asian Pear, Kohlrabi, Hazelnut, Serrano Pepper

Dessert

Pear
Caramelized Puff Pastry, Marsala Diplomat Cream, Pear Sorbet
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Almond Crumble, Shiso, Yuzu Ice Cream
Pecan Paradise Cake
Kumquat Marmalade, Candied Pecans, Earl Grey Ice Cream
Hazelnut
Hazelnut Mousse, Milk Chocolate, Praline Ice Cream
Mint Chip Sundae
Mint Stracciatella Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Vanilla Chantilly Cream
Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet
Selection of Three

What 3,136 people are saying

The Met Dining Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Met Dining Room offers a "wonderful oasis" with "great food," "beautiful views," and a "quiet, relaxed atmosphere." Diners rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious meals," often highlighting the "lovely staff" and "attentive service." While some note the high prices, many feel it's "worth it" for the "special experience."

3,136 Reviews

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Jeffrey VIP
New York City55 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been eating at what used to be the Trustees Dining Room. It is not as good as it used to be.
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patrick
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and ambience. Wonderful reprieve from a bustling museum.
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Paulo
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Front House staff either incapable or unwilling to fulfill setting preference, despite it being requested in advance. Bizarre, yet consistent behavior here.
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Jason
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the experience. Our server was super nice and helpful, we got great recommendations, food came on time and was delicious. We'd definitely go again next time in NYC.
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Kathy VIP
New York City23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
That's a lovely place to take visitors who want to see the Met. It's expensive but worth it, quiet and unhurried with a gorgeous view of the park. You would have to walk far to find another restaurant so why not go here!
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Jamieson VIP
Orlando30 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It’s always nice to take a break and have lunch in the Met Dining Room. I used to meet up with my father here for lunch and it brings back fond memories.
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Susan
San Antonio2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nearly everyone had the crab cakes and loved every bite.
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leslie
Denver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best pasta first course! Rivaled my food from my trip to Italy. The ambiance is unbeatable and service impeccable. Thanks for a lovely visit.
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Chris
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not a 5 star restaurant but a very pleasant and good experience. Will definitely go back. Food was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Classy dining experience, food was surprisingly delicious and one of the best values in the area.
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The Met Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3136 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

1000 5th Avenue in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

Cross street
82nd st.
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:30 am–3:15 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–7:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Museum garage, located at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parking discounts apply to Museum Members only. To receive a discount, Museum Members must have their tickets validated at the Uris Center for Education Membership/Visitor Information Desk. For more information, please call (212) 879-5500.
Public transit
Subway: 4, 5 or 6 train at 86th Street & Lexington.Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M86 or M79 bus at Fifth Avenue. See www.metmuseum.org for detailed directions.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://racafes.compass-usa.com/MetStaffCafe/Documents/MetDiningRoom-Lunch%2BDinner.pdf
Phone number
(212) 570-3975
Private party facilities
Treat your family & friends to a truly exclusive private dining experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whether it’s a business meeting, engagement party, graduation, or milestone occasion, The Met offers unparalleled attention to detail. Private Party Contact: Jennifer Day (347) 683-1204

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Additional information

Sargent & Paris: A Night of Art & Cuisine

English Pea Soup

Chicken Marsala

Crab Cakes

Starter

Butternut Squash Soup

Citrus Salad

Pumpkin Risotto

Mushroom Tart

Lumache

Truffle Arancini

Main Course

Crab Cakes

Black Bass

Creste di Gallo

Little Gem

The Met Burger

Moules Frites

Honey Glazed Duck Breast

Chicken Milanese

Plancha

Icelandic Salmon

Cauliflower Steak & Maitake Mushrooms

Simply Raw

Yellowfin Tuna

Hamachi Crudo

Dessert

Pear

Mascarpone Cheesecake

Pecan Paradise Cake

Hazelnut

Mint Chip Sundae

Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet

Overall ratings and reviews

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